esteem
v
(fml 文) (not used in the continuous tenses 不用於进行时态)
1 [Tn] have a high opinion of (sb/sth); respect greatly 尊重, 尊敬(某人[某事物])
I esteem his work highly. 我非常尊重他的工作.
2 [Cn.n] consider; regard 考虑; 认为
I esteem it a privilege to address such a distinguished audience. 我认为能向各位贵宾演讲十分荣幸. esteem, n high regard; favourable opinion 尊重; 看重
Since he behaved so badly he's gone down in my esteem, ie I do not esteem him so highly. 他表现非常恶劣, 使我对他的看法一落千丈.
She is held in great/high/low esteem by those who know her well. 熟悉她的人都极为[甚为/不太]尊重她.
He passed his exams, and even better, when he left university he had earned enough money to start his own business, offering guide services to tourists.
他考试过关了,更惬意的是,他大学毕业时,所赚的钱足够他开始经营自己的行业--为游客提供导游服务。
Then they slowly moved it farther and farther away.